Trim:

Stepping up to ST-Line trim brings bigger wheels, sportier styling and push-button start over entry-level Zetec Edition trim, but you also get sports suspension that does the ride no favours and doesn't significantly improve the handling.

Engine:

Our pick of the engine line-up, thanks to a good balance of costs and performance. It’s a smooth engine, and while it doesn’t feel hugely powerful it’s more than responsive enough for easygoing everyday use. This engine in the Mondeo hatchback version achieved an impressive 53.7mpg in our real-world True MPG tests.